Learning Leadership: How to Develop Outstanding Teen Leadership Training Programs at Camp

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This is the book that many program directors throughout the U.S. have described as a “lifesaver!” It’s a 307 page, 35 chapter toolbox that explains exactly how to build and run a superb program—many camps run their entire program out of this book. It is the #1 best-selling book on teaching teens leadership at camp, in LIT leaders-in-training and CIT Counselors-in-Training, and other youth programs.

At its heart are the 24 unique, reproducible “Skills Maps” which identify the precise things that leaders do and say. Just like a “swim chart” tells exactly what swimmers need to progress, the Maps are just as specific in teaching communication, cooperation, problem-solving, respect, responsibility, planning, and more. Plus:

  •  Seven terrific tools for teaching leadership in fun and effective ways

  • Transforming LIT and CIT programs where older campers are just “helpers” into real courses in how to be great leaders, team members, counselors, and teachers

  • Original leadership training activities you won’t find anywhere else, many of which you can also use in your general staff leadership training

  • Exactly how to teach staff to be skilled mentors of junior leaders

  • The real secrets to doing activity debriefing to maximize participation in the learning of life skills for all young people

  • And more!

(301 pages)

This is the book that many program directors throughout the U.S. have described as a “lifesaver!” It’s a 307 page, 35 chapter toolbox that explains exactly how to build and run a superb program—many camps run their entire program out of this book. It is the #1 best-selling book on teaching teens leadership at camp, in LIT leaders-in-training and CIT Counselors-in-Training, and other youth programs.

At its heart are the 24 unique, reproducible “Skills Maps” which identify the precise things that leaders do and say. Just like a “swim chart” tells exactly what swimmers need to progress, the Maps are just as specific in teaching communication, cooperation, problem-solving, respect, responsibility, planning, and more. Plus:

  •  Seven terrific tools for teaching leadership in fun and effective ways

  • Transforming LIT and CIT programs where older campers are just “helpers” into real courses in how to be great leaders, team members, counselors, and teachers

  • Original leadership training activities you won’t find anywhere else, many of which you can also use in your general staff leadership training

  • Exactly how to teach staff to be skilled mentors of junior leaders

  • The real secrets to doing activity debriefing to maximize participation in the learning of life skills for all young people

  • And more!

(301 pages)

“In my 21 years of camping, this is the best book I’ve found for improving our leadership training programs!” - Susan Jones, Camp Tecumseh, IN

“This is the best tool for working with teens in any program: CIT/LIT, youth groups, day or resident camps!” -Scott Rouse, The Family YMCA of the
CSRA Day Camps, GA

“Incredible, insightful, and inspiring! This will make a huge difference in training future leaders!” -Marla Coleman, past president, American Camp Association

“Holy cow! This is not just a book–it’s an experience! While learning how to create a leadership program for your camp, you become a better leader in the process. Outstanding!” - Jay Thompson, Camp Cherokee, SC

“A must! Clear, concrete examples for virtually any program. Bravo!” - Bill Patterson, Camp Winona. FL

 “Do you dream of having a program that will make you the envy of every camp in America? Then this is the book for you!” - Fulori Kirikiti, Rocky River Ranch, TX

“I can’t remember the last time I found myself totally amused, excited, and laughing while reading a manual on leadership. Michael’s approach to teaching leadership is exactly what we’ve been looking for!” - Vicki Proctor, Camp Fire USA, Camp Waluhili, OK

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